Iran executed a man who intentionally ran over and killed a police officer in May 2023.

Iran executed a man on Wednesday for intentionally running over and killing a police officer in May 2023 while the officer was stopping smugglers on a highway. The execution took place at Saveh prison, following the victim's family's request for the death penalty. Iran, known for having one of the highest execution rates globally after China, applies capital punishment for major crimes like murder, drug trafficking, rape, and sexual assault.

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